Excellent
#96 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 8% in state
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Bend-lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Bend, OR
A Bend-lapine Administrative Sd 1 elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR 97701
- Math 73% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bend), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,969
Median home value
$567,800
Median rent
$1,700/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Village Magnet School at Kingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Amity Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Deschutes River Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| The Waldorf School of BendPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–7 | 1.4 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bend-lapine Administrative Sd 1
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #3 of 35
- District spending per student
- $14,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is listed in Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bend, OR, part of Bend-lapine Administrative Sd 1, serving approximately 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
What grades does Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School serve?
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School?
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School rank in OR?
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School ranks #96 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School?
13.6% of students at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Deschutes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (541) 355-1900
- Area population (ZIP 97701)
- 42,543
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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